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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to build a more spacious house because the one I was staying in was too small and could not comfortably accommodate my growing family.I also bought maize for consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($492 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on buying 32 pieces of iron sheets 20160 KES, 2 sacs of maize 4000 KES , 40 poles 4400 KES, round poles 4320 KES, labor charge 5000 KES, nails 900 KES, school fees 2,000 KES, transport 1500 Kes, 7720 I've kept for emergencies
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a built a house and bought livestock. My life has changed for the better.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 10 cushions and their covers KES 4800, a goat KES 3000 and food KES 2000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and start a small business.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a two bedroomed semi permanent house and also buy furnitures and milking cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to pay school fees for my children despite the hardship I face makes me proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our income is so little and we are forced to go without meals at times.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When am able to work and bring food on the table for my family.
